Like the calendar, there is so much going on this week that I just don't know where to turn first. Town wide yard sales, stake-in day at the community garden, a food festival and so much more!
As promised, I would like to take you inside of the Calgo Gardens gift barn. You know a place has made an impression when you are still thinking about it a week later.
Like Alice, falling down the rabbit hole, stepping into this space is a bit of an other-worldly experience.
If you like color, this is your place...if you like hand crafted items this is also your place, and if you like a whimsical or artistic touch to your decorating, then this is most definitely your place!
From floor to ceiling there is so much to see. The blown glass will literally blow you away. I could have spent hours and a great deal of money in this shop. The photo above shows how diverse their offerings are. A hand made belly harp, meant to be played to the pregnant mothers belly makes such a sweet melody. The textiles, mixed in with the driftwood, mixed in with the glass is striking.
The chandeliers were awe inspiring, and I have to say that I had trouble deciding which light fixture I liked best.
This completely out there bit of whimsy caught my attention with its vintage garden feel, it is just a gorgeous showpiece.
This metallic floral orb is what really got me excited. Hanging from the very high ceiling in the farm house, I could not stop staring at it. I am such a Magpie!!
Every piece of pottery was beautiful and interesting, and this gorgeous work of art really spoke to me. The inside of the pottery bowl is filled with a crackled glass that seems crystallized and so lovely to look at.
From window to window and door to door, the artistic eyes of Penny and Mark Estomin shine everywhere. The inside being just as exciting as the outside.
Speaking of the outside, a few things I would like to return for, and was especially taken by would be the climbing hydrangea. Something new and different to add to our gardens.
And bringing you back to the gardens at home, the pink peonies have put on quite a show this year...the biggest and the pinkest blooms that I have ever seen. The town of Red Bank New Jersey will once again be "Painting the town Pink" this week, and I hope to have some amazing pink pictures for you to peruse next week.
Linking this post to How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday, The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays, Little Red House for Mosaic Monday, Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday, and Smiling Sally for Blue Monday.
♥, Susan
once again, beautiful pictures, and a dreamy, fun post to read. I am hoping the weather clears for the sales, and the festival on Sunday!
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Posted by: jenny | May 04, 2012 at 08:11 AM
What a great place. I love those chandeliers. Happy pink Saturday
Posted by: Riet | May 04, 2012 at 12:46 PM
I loved the outside and now the inside, fantastic things in there, what a fabulous place. Love the peonies, so pretty in pink!
Posted by: Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook | May 04, 2012 at 12:51 PM
Wowzers! I'd get lost in here for sure ... never want to leave.
Have a beautiful weekend ~
TTFN ~
Marydon
Posted by: Marydon | May 04, 2012 at 02:01 PM
Happy Pink Saturday Susan Sweetie...
WOW how magical is this share. I too felt like Alice falling down the rabbit hole floating past the most beautiful rooms there ever could be. The colors, the shapes and textures, the sounds. Oh my. I can see why you enjoyed it so much. I am thrilled you let me tag along through you post this evening. What a fun time.
A climbing hydrangea? I wonder if something like that would grow here in the Phoenix desert. I would so love something like that. The peonies I simply adore. There is nothing more beautiful when fully open. How pretty.
Thank you for sharing with me this evening. I truly enjoyed myself. Can't wait to see your next adventure. Many country hugs, Sherry
Posted by: Sherry | May 04, 2012 at 06:36 PM
oh ohhhh it does look like a place to spend hours in ... Happy Pink Saturday !
Posted by: Francie Thornton | May 04, 2012 at 07:39 PM
Lovely peony!
Posted by: chubskulit | May 04, 2012 at 08:05 PM
Susan,
I love all the sweet touches and pink!
Happy pink Saturday, Happy Derby Day and ¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!
Please stop by and enter my celebrate spring/moms giveaway.
Posted by: Laura Ingalls Gunn | May 05, 2012 at 07:58 AM
Wow what a gorgeous place with too many treasures to see at one time. We live in small places nowadays, so I'm not much of a collector any more, but I still enjoy browsing in a place like this one.
I especially love the old blue hutch (June Bride Special, I was told they were called) -- we used to have one of them (when we owned our home in Oregon)...gave it to our daughter and we visit it ;>) when we visit them!
Posted by: Sallie (FullTime-Life) | May 05, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Hi Susan, I would love to follow you around for a day. You find the best shops, this one I could spend some serious time in. So many pretties where to start……….Love all the color and whimsy. Great chandys, I see one that would have come home with me. Beautiful outside with all the flowers and plants. Thanks for the tour Susan.
~Emily
the French Hutch
Posted by: Emily | May 05, 2012 at 05:05 PM
That looks like a fun shop! Do you think the peonies are early this year? Mine that usually bloom around Memorial Day are already beginning to unfurl. Very odd:@)
Posted by: HappierThanAPigInMud | May 05, 2012 at 05:17 PM
I'm in love with the light fixture!!
Posted by: Jojo | May 05, 2012 at 05:47 PM
What a neat place!! Great to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.
- The Tablescaper
Posted by: The Tablescaper | May 05, 2012 at 06:03 PM
I can see why you are still thinking about this gift shop....so much eye candy!
Posted by: Lulu | May 06, 2012 at 05:50 AM
So much fun to look at! I just love looking around places like this. Great flowers!
Posted by: barbara | May 06, 2012 at 04:37 PM
Oh wow, what a lovely shop. I would like to buy the colorful glass ball for my garden. It must have been fun exploring this place. Great photos, I hope you have a wonderful week ahead.
Posted by: eileen | May 06, 2012 at 05:39 PM
How amazing...so much to see and so much beautiful color! I could spend days in there!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | May 06, 2012 at 05:46 PM
I think it would be dangerous to go shopping with you! :D :D :D Lovely goodies!
Posted by: Snap | May 06, 2012 at 05:54 PM
That really is a colorful place filled with interesting eye candy. Love peonies!
Posted by: ellen b | May 06, 2012 at 05:55 PM
What a bounty to look at! Great pics and the chandeliers are just fun!
Posted by: dotsie (aka podso) | May 06, 2012 at 06:16 PM
Shops like these are so incredible. I've only visited one that was similar and I could've been there all day.
Those chandeliers...think you can make a knock-off? How amazing are they?!
Posted by: Vee | May 06, 2012 at 06:31 PM
What an amazing place. A girl could spend the afternoon there.
Posted by: heather @ new house, new home, new life. | May 06, 2012 at 06:33 PM
Wow a belly harp. First time I have seen one of those. I would be camping in there. Love the cobalt blue.
QMM
Posted by: QMM | May 06, 2012 at 06:51 PM
Must say the chandeliers caught my eye.. So many interesting items . Valerie
Posted by: Valerie | May 06, 2012 at 07:15 PM
What a place of neat things, I like the yellow chandy.
Posted by: Lavender Cottage | May 06, 2012 at 07:56 PM
Calgo Gardens certainly has the most wonderful items for sale, Susan. I would hvae been tempted to buy many that you showed.
I never heard of a "belly harp"! That made me smile. :)
Posted by: Pat in New York | May 06, 2012 at 08:57 PM
I love that pottery bowl. Such an interesting shape and wonderful colours. Fun chandeliers, too.
Posted by: Lorrie | May 06, 2012 at 09:27 PM
That place looks like a lot of fun - just the sort of place to spend an hour or two on a weekend. Did you buy anything?
Posted by: Pondside | May 06, 2012 at 11:27 PM
That looks like a great place for a wander. Handcrafted? I'm in!
-Karen
Posted by: My Little Home And Garden | May 07, 2012 at 04:49 AM
Beautiful glassware, it is so colourful. Have a great day.
Posted by: A Garden of Threads | May 07, 2012 at 05:18 AM
Lots of fun stuff to see there. You inspire me to get into the dang car! Jane
Posted by: Jane F @ Atticmag | May 07, 2012 at 07:34 AM
So many interesting blues. Thanks for sharing.
Happy Blue Monday, Susan.
Posted by: Sally | May 07, 2012 at 08:16 AM
how beautiful. i like the glass most :)
Posted by: Tina´s PicStory | May 07, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Thanks for sharing. I loved the chandeliers. So what did you wind up buying? Or did you just browse? Hey, before I moved to FL a year and half ago, I was a South Jersey girl. I sure do miss it sometimes, especially the food. My daughter had a friend from Red Bank.
Robin
Robin Flies South
Posted by: Robin | May 07, 2012 at 01:50 PM
I love that funky chandelier.
Posted by: Ruth | May 08, 2012 at 01:44 AM
Wow, the shop is a feast for the eyes for sure! Love the glass pieces, they're so colourful and pretty. And The light fixtures are amazing - any one of them would look great hanging above an outdoor dining table :-) And the whimsical green one would add the perfect touch of fantasy to any space :-)
Posted by: Kelly @ DTTDidc | May 08, 2012 at 08:01 AM
pretty photos. i love your peony flower. :) visiting from blue monday. http://www.heartscontentofamama.com/2012/05/blue-pansy-some-blue-wild-flowers.html
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